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“Sad and childish”: Kirstie Allsopp calls out JK Rowling in trans rights row

“Sad and childish”: Kirstie Allsopp calls out JK Rowling in trans rights row

A public clash between television presenter Kirstie Allsopp and JK Rowling has intensified, after Allsopp denounced the novelist’s latest social‑media behaviour towards a trans woman as “sad and childish”. The current row began when Rowling publicly posted a screenshot showing she had been blocked by trans broadcaster India

Good Law Project to sue Virgin Active over 'transphobic rules'

Good Law Project to sue Virgin Active over 'transphobic rules'

Campaigners and legal advocates have launched a major lawsuit against national gym chain Virgin Active, accusing the company of unlawful discrimination after it introduced transphobic bathroom and changing-room policies that bar trans people from using facilities that match their gender identity. The legal action was announced on 15 January by

Darlington tribunal case highlights need for stronger protections and dignity for trans NHS staff

Darlington tribunal case highlights need for stronger protections and dignity for trans NHS staff

An employment tribunal ruling involving eight nurses at Darlington Memorial Hospital has reignited debate about how the NHS safeguards the rights and wellbeing of trans staff. While the panel concluded that the nurses who objected to sharing single‑sex changing facilities with a trans colleague had experienced harassment from the

Over 90% of trans and non-binary people in Norway satisfied with gender-affirming care

Over 90% of trans and non-binary people in Norway satisfied with gender-affirming care

A survey of trans and non-binary people in Norway has found that the vast majority who have received gender-affirming care are satisfied with the treatment outcomes, including 93% of those who received hormones and 96% of those who underwent surgery. The findings, included in a new report by the Williams

US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases challenging trans athlete bans

US Supreme Court to hear landmark cases challenging trans athlete bans

The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in two cases that could have a profound impact on the rights of trans athletes and the future of equality in sport. The hearings, set for 13 January, will determine whether state laws banning trans girls from competing on female

"Grok AI exposes the real threat to women and children – and it’s not trans people"

"Grok AI exposes the real threat to women and children – and it’s not trans people"

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into X (formerly Twitter), is facing mounting criticism after its image-generation tool was used to create non-consensual sexualised images of women and minors. The revelations have sparked outrage among governments, regulators and advocacy groups, who are calling for urgent

Bridget Phillipson criticises EHRC over delay to trans guidance

Bridget Phillipson criticises EHRC over delay to trans guidance

Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson MP has criticised the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for what she described as a “slow” response, delaying the publication of updated guidance on single-sex spaces. Speaking on BBC Two’s Politics Live, Phillipson stressed that the government is committed to publishing the

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